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MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-11,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022
(415)965-4717
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOVEMBER 28 , 1984
MINUTES
I. ROLL CALL
Vice President Harry Turner called the meeting to order at 7 : 40 P.M.
Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Teena Henshaw, Harry Turner, and
Richard Bishop. Edward Shelley arrived at 9 : 15 P.M.
Members Absent: Daniel Wendin and Nonette Hanko.
Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen,
Charlotte McDonald, Jean Fiddes, Del Woods, James Boland, William
Tannenbaum, and Cecilia Cyrier.
II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 8 , 1984
Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of the minutes of the Special
Meeting of November 8 , 1984. X. Duffy seconded the motion.
The motion passed 4 to 0 .
III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
C. Cyrier stated the Board had received the following written communi-
cations:
a letter, dated November 18 , 1984 , from Ingeborg Kuhn, 315 Stanford
Avenue, Palo Alto, expressing enjoyment in hiking the trails on Monte
Bello Oven Space Preserve and suggesting clearer markers be installed
which would also include mileage of the longer trails;
a letter, dated November 20 , 1984 , from Betsy Crowder for the Bikeways
Advisory Committee of San Mateo County urging that the District take
the lead role in consultation with San Mateo County Parks and Recreation
Commission in applying for Coastal Conservancy funds to complete the
Bayfront Trail between Runnymede and the University Avenue extension
of the Dumbarton Bridge approach in San Mateo County, or perhaps even
for the completion of the entire South Bay Trail;
a letter, dated November 20 , 1984 , from Patricia Egger, 3766 Dumford
Way, Santa Clara, indicating how much pleasure she and her husband
have experienced while visiting the various Preserves and noting that
they would like to see the High Meadow Stables retained in future
planning for Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve; and
a letter, dated November 21 , 1984 , from Barbara A. Rogers, Mayor Pro
Tempore of the City of Cupertino expressing her thanks for the
opportunity of speaking at the District Board meeting of October 24 ,
1984 , regarding the easement on the Brent Lee property, indicating
that the City Council voted on November 19 to retain the easement but
move it to the southern property line and stating that the City Council
also concluded on November 5 that there was no present need for a joint
meeting for discussion of mutual concerns.
Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Nonette G.Hanko,Teena Henshaw,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin
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With the Board' s consensus , H. Turner referred the letters to staff.
D. Hansen stated he felt the signing problem in the letter from
Ingeborg Kuhn represented the exception rather than the rule and that
Ranger staff had been installing trail and mileage signs this week in
the area. H. Grench indicated that the response to the letter from
Betsy Crowder could be discussed during the agenda item on the revised
use and management plan for San Mateo County Baylands Reserve and
Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
H. Grench requested the addition of a Special Order of the Day.
H. Turner stated the amended agenda was adopted by Board consensus.
V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Richard Bullis , Route 2 , Box 310 , La Honda, addressed the Board on his
plans and considerations for development of the subdivision on property
adjacent to District property. He stated that he felt planning between
the District and he was needed for the development of trails that could
connect through his property, George Norton' s property and Jan Smith' s
property north to Mt. Melville. He indicated that he had been in
contact with Robert Augsburger, Executive Director of Peninsula Open
Space Trust, and said that of the 235+ acres in the development some
190 acres would be open space easements. Mr. Bullis stated he would
consider a fee simple gift or an open space easement of some determined
acreage to the District. He said that he was anxious to work together
giving consideration to the District' s needs as well as to his.
H. Turner expressed appreciation for Mr. Bullis ' sentiments and
encouraged him to contact appropriate staff for planning purposes and
negotiations.
VI. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
H. Grench presented to the Directors a resolution from the staff of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District expressing its apprecia-
tion to the MROSD Board of Directors for hosting the staff, spouses ,
and friends at a Staff Appreciation Party on Friday evening, November
16 , 1984 at Director Teena Henshaw' s home.
VII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Use and Management Plan Review for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
D. Hansen reported on the additions to the Preserve since last
reviewed at Board meeting of December 7 , 1983 and indicated the
current Preserve acreage is 1120 acres.
D. Woods reviewed report R-84-51 of November 19 , 1984 updating
the use and management aspects of the Preserve since the last review.
H. Turner asked if there were any comments from the audience;
there were none.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board tentatively adopt the use
and management plan for Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve
as contained in report R-84-51 . T. Henshaw seconded the
motion. The motion passed 4 to 0 .
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At this point in the meeting, Patrick Miller of 2-M Associates ,
the consultant in charge of the Skyline Ridge Master Plan, reviewed
the four phases of the Master Plan planning process; namely,
(1) site analysis and program inventory, (2) generating and
evaluating alternatives , (3) identifying a preliminary plan, and
(4) the refining of this preliminary plan into a draft plan for
review and adoption. He indicated that phases one and two have
been completed, that phase three will be presented at the next
public meeting to be held January 16 , 1985 , and that phase four,
the draft plan, would be presented to the Board by mid-February
or early March 1985. By using the wall maps and previously
distributed written materials , Mr. Miller reviewed in detail the
three alternatives organized in accordance with the conceptual
purposes of the Preserve; namely, accessibility and educational and
resource management uses. He noted that the preliminary plan with
options would evolve by selecting the best from the three alter-
natives. In summation he indicated that within the next few weeks
a physical development plan and a land management plan designed
to be implemented within a 1-2 year, a 3-5 year and a 6-20 year
time frame would be prepared for review as well as cost estimates
and responsibilities.
In response to K. Duffy' s questions of what kind of environmental
education is envisioned and level of need in the community, Mr.
Miller responded that the Environmental Volunteers have a K-6
program of six courses , and he envisioned that the various trails
could reflect these courses and that the need for environmental
education in the area is vital for all ages , not just children.
T. Henshaw inquired if in the design of whole access trails whether
the needs of the senior citizen had been addressed. P. Miller
indicated that the whole access trail concept included not only
wheelchair use but also the needs of the senior citizen, children,
and even little tots.
H. Turner asked if benches along the trails for the elderly had
been considered and said he would like to see picnic tables a
short distance from the parking lots. In response, P. Miller said
they had not given the idea of benches along the trails considera-
tion but they certainly would take it into account. He said that
picnic tables were being considered nearby (100 yards) but not
adjacent to the parking lots.
R. Bishop commended P. Miller on his well organized presentation
and said that he favored the low key aspect for development and
the various alternatives from which to choose for a master plan.
H. Turner noted that on Saturay, December 8 there would be a
guided tour on the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve led by
District staff members for interested members of the public.
Director Shelley arrived at 9 : 15 P.M. during P. Miller' s presentation.
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Artemas Ginzton, 28014 Natoma, Los Altos Hills said she did not
believe that there had been enough publicity on the Master Plan
project. P. Miller responded that names and addresses were
secured at the public meetings held to date and that those people
had received the written materials he just reviewed in conjunction
with the wall maps.
R. Fisse, Box 402 , Star Route 2 , La Honda, questioned the possi-
bility of having the maps reproduced as slides which could then
be purchased for viewing by interested organizations or people.
D. Hansen said slides of the maps were available and that they
had been used at the second public meeting of October 2 , 1984.
Olive Mayer, 245 Josslyn Lane, Woodside, asked if any considera-
tion had been given to include a hikers ' but on the Preserve. She
described in detail the hikers ' but program operated by the Sierra
Club at Sam McDonald Park for the past seven years. She indicated
that the facility should be away from any main road and that
properly marked trails prevent trespassing on adjacent private
property. She noted that one of the existing houses on the
Preserve might be adapted as a hikers ' hut.
Pat Dutton of Los Altos questioned locating a helicopter pad
adjacent to Skyline Boulevard. P. Miller referred the question
to Nat Sherrill, P.O. Box 4155 , Woodside for response. N. Sherrill
said the main use is for auto accidents on Skyline Boulevard and
that it is more convenient to have use of a helicopter pad adjacent
to the road.
Artemas Ginzton spoke on behalf of the Golden Gate Council of the
American Youth Hostel Association, indicating the vital need for
a hostel in this area. She stated that it should be a destination
hostel not a stop-over facility. She reported that any one of
the houses on the Preserve might be adapted as a hikers ' hut, but
she did not believe they were suitable for a hostel due to limited
size.
The Board recessed for a break at 9 : 33 P.M. and reconvened at 9 : 47 P.M.
B. Black Mountain Communications Lease Renewal to Lockheed Missiles
and Space Company
W. Tannenbaum introduced report R-84-50 , dated November 19 , 1984
and noted that the new lease includes a fixed annual rent of $5100
to be increased each year at a rate of 7% or the increase in the
Cost of Living Index, whichever is greater. He said, the lease
will be for an initial 5-year period with four 5-year options to
extend, and any additions or alterations of the site will be
subject to a strict design review and approval process.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt Resolution 84-48 , a
Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District Approving the Ground
Communications Lease to Lockheed Missiles and Space
Company, Inc. (Monte Bello Open Space Preserve - Black
Mountain) . T. Henshaw seconded the motion. The motion
passed 4 to 0 with E. Shelley abstaining from the vote.
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C. Directors ' Compensation
H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-84-99 of November 21 , 1984
indicating that the Board had referred the matter of a potential
increase in Directors ' compensation to the Budget Committee. He
said the Budget Committee took no action on the matter and indi-
cated its desire that the matter be discussed by the full Board.
He stated that the law to go into effect January 1 , 1985 would
allow Directors to be paid for up to five meetings per month at
a maximum of $100 per meeting.
E. Shelley stated that a decision to add compensation for additional
meetings per month could have an impact on needed staff resources
if it encouraged more meetings. H. Turner and R. Bishop each said
that he had no interest in making a change in the current policy
of being paid for two meetings per month, since a third or fourth
meeting per month is a rare occurrence at the present time.
R. Fisse said he supported increasing the number of meetings per
month for which the Board could receive the authorized compensation
of $100 per meeting.
Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board confirm their existing
policy for Directors' compensation. H. Turner seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
VIII. OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED
A. Final Adoption of the Revised Use and Management Plan for San Mateo
County Baylands and Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area
D. Hansen reviewed memo M-84-96 of November 19 , 1984 stating that
Betsy Crowder of the San Mateo County Bikeways Committee had made
a presentation at the November 18 meeting and since then had sent
a letter, referred to in the Written Communications , in which she
urged the District to take the lead role in applying for Coastal
Conservancy funds to complete the Bayfront Trail. D. Hansen
discussed the changes made in the use and management plan and
indicated that in answering Betsy Crowder' s letter, he would like
to take the position that the District would like to take a coopera-
tive role but certainly not the lead role.
R. Bishop said he would like to see the District act as a catalyst
to get the County to act more quickly, perhaps by offering to
assist in the preparation of the grant application.
Motion: K. Duffy moved that the Board adopt the revised use and
management plan as contained in report R-84-49 and as
amended therein. E. Shelley seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5 to 0.
B. Adoption of the Interim Use and Management Plan for an Addition to
the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (Gift from Peninsula Open Space
Trust)
D. Hansen, referring to memorandum M-84-97 , dated November 19 , 1984 ,
stated that staff had received no public comment on the proposed
use and management recommendations.
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Motion: E. Shelley moved that the Board adopt the interim use
and management plan as contained in report R-84-48 and
dedicate the land as public open space. R. Bishop
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
C. Follow-Up to Meeting with Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation
Commission
H. Grench reviewed memorandum M-84-98 dated November 20 , 1984
pertaining to the follow-up to the meeting with Santa Clara County
Parks and Recreation Commission.
Discussion centered on timing of the cooperative project advanced by
Peninsula Open Space Trust and the tour of District lands for the
Commissioners.
T. Henshaw indicated she could not take on full responsibility
as a liaison but would gladly share with another Board member.
K. Duffy said she would share the responsibility with Director
Henshaw.
Motion: R. Bishop moved that the Board adopt the recommendations
presented in staff memorandum M-84-98 and appoint Directors
Duffy and Henshaw to act as co-liaison. E. Shelley
seconded the motion.
Discussion: Harry Haeussler, 1194 Highland Circle, Los
Altos, said that the District and the Commissioners have
differing views on land use and may have difficulty getting
together. The motion passed 5 to 0 .
IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
H. Grench suggested that the second meeting in December, scheduled for
December 26 , be rescheduled to Wednesday, December 19 . The members of
the Board present did not object to the change, and H. Grench stated
he would place the matter on the December 12 agenda.
H. Grench stated that Santa Clara County LAFCO decided at their last
meeting to pass jurisdiction on the sphere of influence extension for
the District to Santa Cruz County. He said staff will be appearing
before Santa Cruz LAFCO in January.
H. Grench reported on Stanley Norton' s recovery, mentioned that the
State has approved the agreement with the District on the joint manage-
ment of Rancho Raymundo and Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve,
and said the Dog Committee meeting will be held at the District office,
Wednesday, December 5 at 7 :30 P.M.
H. Grench requested guidance as to procedure for swearing in of newly
elected and re-elected Directors by the District Clerk, since the
ceremony can be done informally or at a scheduled Board meeting. The
Board did not object to having the swearing in at the next Board meeting.
H. Grench referred to an article from the Peninsula Times Tribune the
Board had received on the pro and con opinions regarding the develop-
ment of the golf course at Edgewood Park in which it was stated that
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the District had approved the golf course plan. He stated Director
Hanko had requested a letter be sent to the paper to clarify the
District' s position. He distributed a letter he had drafted and
the Directors present unanimously felt that it was inadvisable to
send the letter.
R. Bishop and T. Henshaw related that Phyllis Cangimi had called
them indicating that she believes bicycles would constitute a hazard
on a whole access trail.
X. CLAIMS
Motion: R. Bishop moved approval of revised claims 84-21 . E. Shelley
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 to 0.
XI . CLOSED SESSION
The Board recessed to Closed Session on land negotiation and litigation
matters at 10: 30 P.M.
XII . ADJOURNMENT
The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11: 45 P.M.
Cecilia A. Cyrier
Secretary